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July 21, 2008 Foxx On Banking Mess

North Carolina Congresswoman Virginia Foxx takes a firm stand on the troubles in the mortgage and banking industry, by saying 'definitely not'. ...

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Source: North Carolina News Network, nc


July 20, 2008 Foxx leads Carter in fundraising by wide margin

By Andy Matthews WASHINGTON, DC — US Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-Banner Elk, has raised more than $600000 in her re-election bid for a third term and has a ...

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Source: Yadkin Ripple, NC


July 16, 2008 Racing the Clock

Rep. Virginia Foxx, RN.C., sponsor of the measure, sent a letter to House lawmakers in May noting that many private sector companies and state governments ...

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Source: GovExec.com, DC


July 14, 2008 Coast off of NC may be focus

Rep. Virginia Foxx, RN.C., said, "Until Congress lifts its ban on drilling, billions of barrels of American oil remain under lock and key. ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


July 13, 2008 National Attitude

In response to the letter "Fresh Approach" (June 29), I agree with Rep. Virginia Foxx. Washington needs a fresh approach to the energy policy. ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


July 09, 2008 Sweet on Soldiers

Photos by Layla Farmer - US Rep. Virginia Foxx addresses the crowd as Sen. Elizabeth Dole and Jackie Williams stand nearby. When Jackie Williams says she ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Chronicle, NC


July 08, 2008 Candidates divided on 4-day week

Another, more long-range suggestion, he said, involves urging Surry's federal representatives - including Rep. Virginia Foxx and senators Elizabeth Dole and ...

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Source: Mount Airy News, NC


July 06, 2008 Crowd gathers to honor military and their families

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-Banner Elk) was on hand to take part in the festivities and spoke briefly to the crowd, which huddled under canopies and umbrellas to ...

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Source: Mount Airy News, NC


July 06, 2008 Working without a net

Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina recently distilled this view with Nixonian flourish, declaring: "This is not a failed economy. ...

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Source: Los Angeles Times, CA


July 02, 2008 Would public transit benefit the city?

But Aaron Groen, the press secretary for US Rep. Virginia Foxx, said the war on rising gas prices is one with many fronts and that public transportation ...

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Source: Statesville Record & Landmark,  USA


June 30, 2008 Here's the skinny on this summer's sports books

Soon to be followed by the book: "Facing Clemens: Congressmen on Confronting Baseball's Most Awesome Hero" by Rep. Virginia Foxx, RN. ...

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Source: ESPN


June 30, 2008 North Carolina congressional candidates applaud gun ruling

Kay Hagan, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, and 5th District Rep. Virginia Foxx also released statements supporting the court’s decision. ...

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Source: Statesville Record & Landmark,  USA


June 29, 2008 Jesus' Answer

In a recent mailing, Rep. Virginia Foxx, at taxpayer expense, tells us that "we need a fresh approach to Washington's energy policy. ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


June 28, 2008 Vietnam vets honored for their sacrifices in parade

US Rep. Virginia Foxx finalized the ceremony with a brief speech, stating she would never forget what veterans had done for her and her country. ...

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Source: Statesville Record & Landmark,  USA


June 26, 2008 Foxx Supports Constitutional Decision About DC Gun Ban

In response, US Representative Virginia Foxx said, “The Supreme Court’s decision today restores the constitutional rights of the thousands of law-abiding ...

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Source: Go Blue Ridge, NC


June 26, 2008 Dole Flip-Flops on Oil Drilling

Fellow North Carolina Republican, Rep. Virginia Foxx, a supporter of drilling far off the state’s coastline, said she understood the move. ...

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Source: Media General Washington Bureau, DC


June 20, 2008 Foxx Votes for Troop Funding

Today, US Representative Virginia Foxx voted for the passage of a troop-funding bill, which includes $165 billion for military operations in Iraq and ...

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Source: Go Blue Ridge, NC


June 18, 2008 Keep bipartisan ban on offshore drilling

Robin Hayes, Virginia Foxx and Patrick McHenry, all NC Republicans, co-sponsor her bill. This week President Bush called on Congress to end its ban on ...

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Source: Charlotte Observer, NC


June 18, 2008 Capital ART: Painting by student at Forsyth Country Day will hang ...

Left Photo Courtesy of the Raines Family / Right Photo Couresty of Rep. Virginia Foxx's Office Emily Raines (left), of Clemmons, is the 5th District winner ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


June 07, 2008 Charlotte-area earmarks

$4.9 million, Yadkin County Deep Creek Project, by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-Banner Elk. $4.8 million, blood donor center at Fort Bragg, by McIntyre and Dole. ...

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Source: Charlotte Observer, NC


June 05, 2008 'Even if you're right, you're wrong'

The panel's true colors were exposed during the hearing when Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx posed critics of abstinence-only education the following ...

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Source: Town Hall, DC


May 26, 2008 Report: Dole win not as sure as it used to be

Sue Myrick of Charlotte and Virginia Foxx of Banner Elk. Lawmakers will have to sort out the differing bills when they return from a Memorial Day week ...

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Source: Charlotte Observer, NC


May 25, 2008 Service honors vets past and present

US Rep. Virginia Foxx, whose congressional district covers Surry County, presented Sgt. Donald Trivette his Purple Heart during the service, ...

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Source: Mount Airy News, NC


May 23, 2008 Special Memorial Day events scheduled in area

Rep. Virginia Foxx, Surry County's congressional representative, will be on hand for the presentation on behalf of the US government. ...

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Source: Mount Airy News, NC


May 23, 2008 Soldier's story: Vietnam vet recalls ‘Purple Heart' experience

The medal officially will be presented to him by local congresswoman Virginia Foxx during a Memorial Day service beginning at 12:30 pm at the former ...

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Source: Mount Airy News, NC


May 21, 2008 To Catch A Foxx

And that is likely what he’ll get as he starts a campaign to unseat US Rep. Virginia Foxx, a conservative Republican who has represented the Fifth ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Chronicle, NC


May 16, 2008 US House, state candidates ready for next step

Foxx's campaign committee, Virginia Foxx for Congress, has raised $641713 this election cycle, according to the latest filings with the Federal Election ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


May 16, 2008 Roy Carter to Face Rep. Virginia Foxx in November

Roy Carter will take on incumbent GOP Rep. Virginia Foxx in the general election. Final, unofficial results released Friday afternoon showed Carter 475 ...

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Source: MyFox WGHP, NC


May 15, 2008 Awaiting the Canvass

Carter leads Diane Hamby in the race to go against Rep. Virginia Foxx for the 5th District US Congressional seat, but Hamby should be eligible to call for a ...

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Source: Boone Mountain Times,  USA


May 15, 2008 Bill gets tough on therapy camps

"This is duplicative and totally unnecessary," said Rep. Virginia Foxx, RN.C. The committee did approve an amendment placed by Bishop that would remove ...

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Source: Salt Lake Tribune, United States


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